c. AD 94

J. AJ 17.177

The Antiquities of the Jews 17.177

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

17.177

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

177that it therefore was their business to resolve to afford him some alleviation of his great sorrows on this occasion; for that if they do not refuse him their consent in what he desires, he shall have a great mourning at his funeral, and such as never had any king before him; for then the whole nation would mourn from their very soul, which otherwise would be done in sport and mockery only.